Elton "Al" Ashburn

ASHBURN, MR.ELTON "AL" (Widower of Beatrice) Muskegon Elton "Al" Ashburn, age 85, passed away surrounded by his family on June 24, 2014. Al was born on June 28, 1928 to Walter and Alda Ashburn. In 1948 he married the former Beatrice Epplett and together they were blessed with five children. Al worked for Verizon for 34 years before retiring in 1982. In 2013 he lost his wife after over 60 years of marriage. He will be deeply missed. He is SURVIVED by his four children, Richard, Ronald, and Douglas Ashburn, and Barbara Lidke; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; former daughter-in-law, Debra Ashburn; sister, Dorothy Hall; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice; son, John; parents; and sister, Marion Nelson. In accordance with the families wishes there will be no services for Al. Please visit the family's online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel 737 Apple Ave. 231-726-5210